Renault launches new entry-level versions of Laguna Coupe and Megane Sport Tourer

New entry-level versions of Renault’s Laguna Coupe and Megane Sport Tourer have just been launched. Based on the dCi 150 model, the Renault Laguna Coupe TomTom has a sat-nav system, automatic parking brake and chrome-finished center console now included as standard. In addition, the car now has more features that it considers standard.

These include 18-inch alloy wheels, eight airbags, automatic lights and wipers, dual zone climate control and rear parking sensors. Buyers can now order the TomTom version, which will cost from £19,995. The Renault Megane Sport Tourer range gets a new Extreme entry-level trim, with standard features including air-con, electric front windows and ESP. Meanwhile, the Extreme trim is available on the 1.6 100 and 1.5 dCi 86 models. It can now be ordered and its prices start from £14,935 for the petrol version. First deliveries for both versions are expected to start in January.



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VW Polo is the 2010 European Car of the Year

In a very close fight, the VW Polo narrowly edges out the Toyota iQ to be named the Car of the Year 2010. The final voting, which was participated in by European car journalists who had 33 cars to choose from, earned 347 points for the VW Polo over 337 for the Toyota iQ.

In particular, the Polo received 59 scoring votes in total from the 59-strong judging panel, including 25 selections as the number one car. On the other hand, the iQ received 58 votes, with 20 selections as the best car. From the 33 initial cars, a shortlist of seven cars was determined. A total of 59 European judges made their selection. Each judge has 25 points to allocate as they see fit but they chose under the condition that at least five contenders must receive points. The rules also say that the chosen winner must receive more points than the runners-up. One of the judges was Autocar’s editor-in-chief Steve Cropley, who voted the Toyota iQ as his personal favorite, giving it eight points. Cropley gave the Mercedes E-class five points, Citroen C3 Picasso and Peugeot 3008 three points each and the Skoda Yeti, Vauxhall Astra and VW Polo two points each.


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